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GIN14 · 08-24-2010, 07:54 PM

Hey guys and gals,
So I am looking into getting a cruiser, but really new to the whole motorcycle section. Looking for something with power, for long distance trips, but also to get me to work. So mpg is top priority. Any suggestions? Thanks.

TheCycleGuy · 08-24-2010, 11:06 PM

You realize, of course, that you have competing desires here. Power and MPG. That being said, there's really no bad choices if you stay away from 250cc bikes, or 1800cc monsters. Anything from a 650 to a 1000 cc cruiser will offer decent power, decent MPG, and will be comfortable on the highway. How about a Harley 883 Sportster? Not many bikes cooler than a Sporty, and they get great gas mileage.

acecycleins · 08-25-2010, 05:26 AM

Gotta give us more to go on. Age, height, weight, if you took or are signed up for the MSF, the area you live in, is it a toy or a commuting tool. Work with us.

GIN14 · 08-25-2010, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acecycleins

Gotta give us more to go on. Age, height, weight, if you took or are signed up for the MSF, the area you live in, is it a toy or a commuting tool. Work with us.

Sorry,
20, 5'9 and 160. Its going to be for commuting, but also I want to take it for a couple long distance trips as well. I want to have one to get me to work and back, its about a 15km ride one way, with no highway driving. However I want to be taking it out on trips to cottage or longer distance journeys across the states and Canada. Hope this added info helps.

pushrod · 08-25-2010, 06:23 AM

There's a nice Triumph in Savannah...

acecycleins · 08-25-2010, 06:55 AM

Look for a 2 yo Triumph Bonneville T-100. That'll keep you square and happy for at least 3 yrs or better.

seruzawa · 08-25-2010, 06:58 AM

Cruiser? Triumph Speedmaster!

08-24-2010, 07:54 PM	#1
GIN14 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2	What type of Cruiser for a new guy? Hey guys and gals, So I am looking into getting a cruiser, but really new to the whole motorcycle section. Looking for something with power, for long distance trips, but also to get me to work. So mpg is top priority. Any suggestions? Thanks.

08-24-2010, 11:06 PM	#2
TheCycleGuy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 38	You realize, of course, that you have competing desires here. Power and MPG. That being said, there's really no bad choices if you stay away from 250cc bikes, or 1800cc monsters. Anything from a 650 to a 1000 cc cruiser will offer decent power, decent MPG, and will be comfortable on the highway. How about a Harley 883 Sportster? Not many bikes cooler than a Sporty, and they get great gas mileage. __________________ Tim www.TheCycleGuys.com

08-25-2010, 05:26 AM	#3
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	Gotta give us more to go on. Age, height, weight, if you took or are signed up for the MSF, the area you live in, is it a toy or a commuting tool. Work with us. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

08-25-2010, 06:23 AM	#5
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	There's a nice Triumph in Savannah... __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

08-25-2010, 06:55 AM	#6
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	Look for a 2 yo Triumph Bonneville T-100. That'll keep you square and happy for at least 3 yrs or better. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

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08-25-2010, 06:58 AM	#7
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,408	Cruiser? Triumph Speedmaster! __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!